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Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of  ‘7.06% GS 2028’,  ‘7.18% GS 2033’ and  ‘7.30% GS 2053’
The Government of India  has announced the sale  of  “7.06% Government Security 2028” for a notified amount of ₹8,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method,  “7.18% Government Security 2033” for a notified amount of ₹14,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method and  “7.30% Government Security 2053” for a notified amount of ₹11,000 crore  through price based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 2,000 crore against each security mentioned above. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on September 22, 2023 .
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the securities will be allotted to eligible individuals and institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on September 22, 2023. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on September 22, 2023  and payment by successful bidders will be on September 25, 2023 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Science & Technology
CSIR-CMERI develops World’s Largest Solar Tree
CSIR-CMERI has developed the World’s Largest Solar Tree, which is installed at CSIR-CMERI Residential Colony, Durgapur. Prof. Harish Hirani, Director, CSIR-CMERI, while elaborating about the technology stated that, “The installed capacity of the Solar Tree is above 11.5 kWp. It has the annual capacity to generate 12,000-14,000 units of Clean and Green Power”.
The Solar Tree has been designed in a manner to ensure maximum exposure of each Solar PV Panel to Sunlight and also creation of the least amount of shadow area beneath. There are a total of 35 Solar PV Panels in each tree with a capacity of 330 wp each. The inclination of the arms holding the Solar PV Panels are flexible and can be adjusted as per requirement, this feature is not available in Roof-Mounted Solar facilities. The energy generation data can be monitored either real-time or on daily basis.
Prof. Harish Hirani explained, “The CSIR-CMERI developed Solar Tree besides being the World’s Largest Solar Tree also has certain customizable features for application at diverse sites. The Solar Trees were designed in a manner to ensure minimum Shadow Area, thus potentially making these Solar Trees available for widespread usage in Agricultural activities such as High Capacity Pumps, e-Tractors and e-Power Tillers.
TheseSolar Trees can be aligned with Agriculture for substituting price-volatile fossil fuels. Each Solar Tree has the potential to save 10-12 tons of CO2 emissions being released into the atmosphere as Greenhouse Gases when compared with fossil fuel fired energy generation.Besides, the surplus generated power can be fed into an Energy Grid.
This Agricultural Model can provide a consistent economic return and help the farmers counter the effects of the uncertain variations in Agriculture related activities, thus, making farming an Economic and Energy Sustainable practice.”
Each Solar Tree will cost Rs 7.5 lakhs and the interested MSMEs can align their Business Model with the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan  Scheme for farmers, for developing a Renewable Energy based Energy Grid.
The solar tree has the capability to incorporate IOT based features, i.e. round-the-clock CCTV surveillance in agricultural fields, real-time humidity, wind speed, rainfall prediction and soil analytics sensors. The CSIR-CMERI developed solar powered e-Suvidha Kiosks may also be connected to the Solar Trees for real-time access to the vast majority of agricultural database as well as to the eNAM i.e. National Agricultural MarketPlace for instant and real-time access to an unified online market.This Solar Tree is a Quantum Leap towards making an Energy Reliant and Carbon Negative India.
Ministry of Defence
INS Sumedha Visits Abu Dhabi To Participate In IDEX And NAVDEX 23
Indian Naval Ship Sumedha arrived at Abu Dhabi, UAE on 20 Feb 2023 to participate in NAVDEX 23  and IDEX 23 , scheduled from 20 to 24 Feb 2023. The ship's participation in two leading regional naval and defence exhibitions will showcase the strengths of India's indigenous ship building and underscore the Hon'ble Prime Minister's vision of 'Aatma Nirbhar Bharat'.
INS Sumedha is the third ship of the indigenously built Saryu class Naval Offshore Patrol Vessels  and was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 07 Mar 2014. Built indigenously at Goa Shipyard Limited, she is fitted with an impressive array of weapons and sensors, can carry an integral helicopter and boasts of long endurance. A highly potent platform that can be deployed for a variety of operational missions, she bears testimony to the capabilities of the Indian ship building industry. Her participation in a marquee event conducted by UAE also highlights the close strategic and cultural relations between India and UAE.
Defence relations between the two nations were elevated to a 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership' during the visit of then Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and present President of UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in January 2017 as Chief Guest at the Republic Day celebrations. Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, visited UAE for the fourth time in June 2022 to advance the elevate the relationship to a higher pedestal.
To enhance interoperability between the two navies, the inaugural edition of Indian Navy-UAE Navy bilateral exercise, Zayed Talwar, was conducted in March 2018, with the last edition being in August 2021. Indian Naval ships have made regular port calls at UAE to promote maritime cooperation. The Deployment of the Sumedha to Abu Dhabi is a step in the same direction.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 212.17 Cr
Over 4.02 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 65,732
5,439 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.66%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 2.64%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 212.17 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,82,59,616 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 4.02 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,14,035
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2nd Dose
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1,01,06,182
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Precaution Dose
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67,44,740
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,34,498
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2nd Dose
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1,76,97,994
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Precaution Dose
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1,31,25,487
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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4,02,97,401
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2nd Dose
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3,01,51,543
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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6,16,68,065
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2nd Dose
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5,23,02,924
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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56,05,63,284
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2nd Dose
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51,29,90,425
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Precaution Dose
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6,15,11,694
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,38,99,602
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2nd Dose
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19,62,93,873
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Precaution Dose
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3,46,09,097
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,75,77,402
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2nd Dose
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12,26,94,934
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Precaution Dose
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4,06,58,782
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Precaution Dose
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15,66,49,800
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Total
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2,12,17,41,962
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 65,732. Active cases now constitute 0.15% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.66%. 22,031 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,38,25,024.
5,439 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 3,20,418 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 88.55 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 2.64% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 1.70%.
Ministry of Defence
‘Innovative Tributes to Bravehearts’ competition organised by Gallantry Awards portal
Participants invited from all over India to recommend unique and innovative tributes to honour Gallantry Awards Winners
The immortal courage and sacrifice of the Gallantry Award winners of the country deserve the most distinguished position in the national remembrance. Gallantry Awards portal  serves as India’s foremost online platform to honour and remember the Gallantry Awardees of the nation.
The Gallantry Awards portal has organised an ‘Innovative Tributes to Bravehearts’ competition wherein it is inviting participants from all over India to recommend unique and innovative tributes to salute the bravehearts of the nation. The objective of this competition is to find a series of befitting tribute messages for the Gallantry Awardees. The competition is being held from 15th April to 15th May 2021.
Entries received as a part of the competition would be judged on the basis of elements of creativity, originality, composition & simplicity and how well they highlight the vision & objectives of the Gallantry Awards portal. The winners of the competition will be recognised on the Gallantry Awards portal and its related social media channels. These winners will also be given an opportunity to witness the Republic Day Parade 2022 in New Delhi. To participate in the competition, please visit:
https://www.gallantryawards.gov.in/single_challenge/event/46
The Gallantry Awards portal serves as a dynamic, interactive and participative platform that aims to instil a sense of patriotism, devotion and dedication among the citizens. The portal facilitates the citizens to give their foremost tributes to the valiant Gallantry Award winners of the country.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Nutritional Rehabilitation
POSHAN Abhiyaan was launched on 8th March, 2018, with an objective to reduce malnutrition from the country in a phased manner and achieve improvement in nutritional status of Children from 0-6 years, Adolescent Girls, Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers in a time bound manner.
Focusing on the aims of POSHAN Abhiyaan, Mission Poshan 2.0  announced in budget 2021-2022 across States/UTs, is an integrated nutrition support programme, to strengthen nutritional content, delivery, outreach and outcomes with focus on developing practices that nurture health, wellness and immunity to disease and malnutrition.
The data on nutrition indicators that is stunting, wasting and underweight among children under 5 years as captured by National Family Health Survey , and Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey  is annexed as Annexure I. The recently released report of NFHS-5 is available only for 22 States/UTs.
During the pandemic, as per the MHA guidelines, all Anganwadi Centres across the country were closed to limit the impact of COVID-19. However, to ensure continuous nutritional support to Anganwadi beneficiaries, Anganwadi Workers and Helpers distributed Supplementary Nutrition at the doorsteps of beneficiaries once in 15 days and have distributed medicines as per requirement.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
KVIC revives Assam’ oldest Khadi Institution vandalized by Bodo insurgents 30 years ago
One of the oldest Khadi institutions in Assam, which remained in a vandalized state bearing the scars of Bodo insurgency for over 30 years, has been brought back to life by Khadi and Village Industries Commission . The Khadi workshed at village Kawali in Baksa district of Assam, which was burnt down by Bodo insurgents in 1989, has been revived as a Silk reeling center by KVIC. Spinning and weaving activities will restart at the workshed with 15 women artisans and 5 other staffs in the second week of February.
The workshed was constructed by a Khadi institution called Tamulpur Anchalik Gramdan Sangh which shifted to Assam from Arunachal Pradesh following the Chinese aggression in 1962. It began operations with mustard oil production and by the year 1970, spinning and weaving activities also started there providing livelihood to 50 artisan families. However, tragedy struck when the institution was burnt down by extremists in 1989 and it remained defunct since then.
KVIC Chairman Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena said the revival of this Khadi workshed assumed historical significance and that resumption of Khadi activities would create employment for the locals. “To begin with, KVIC will develop this unit for reeling of elegant Eri Silk of Assam. Other Khadi activities like manufacturing of village industry products will also be started in future. This center will become a major employment creator for the local artisans,” Saxena said.”This initiative is aligned with Khadi’s core Gandhian principle of “rural resurgence” which also coincides with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision - Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas,” Saxena added.
This Khadi workshed is located 90 km from Guwahati. The workshed has been refurbished with the financial assistance from KVIC. The idea behind the workshed scheme is to provide better working condition to the Khadi artisans that will ultimately improve their productivity. In recent years, KVIC has revived several such Khadi institutions in states like Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Assam, Odisha and Tamil Nadu that were lying defunct for many decades.
Special Service and Features
Walk in interview to engage Direct Agents for sale of Postal Life Insurance products on 17th August, 2022
It is proposed to engage Direct Agents for sale of Postal Life Insurance / Rural Postal Life Insurance products. Interested candidates fulfilling the following eligibility conditions may attend ‘walk in interview’ to be held in the O/O Senior Superintendent of Pos, Chennai City Central Division [at No. 2 SivagnanamSalai , T.Nagar, Chennai 600 017] at 10.00 hours on 17.08.2022[Wednesday].
ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS
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Qualification: 10th pass.
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Age: 18 to 50 years
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Categories: Unemployed / self-employed educated youth, Ex life advisors/Ex agents of any insurance company, Ex-servicemen, Aanganwadi workers, Mahila Mandal workers, Retired teachers, Self Help Groups functionaries, etc or any intending person fulfilling above conditions.
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Desirable: 1. Experience in selling Insurance Products, knowledge of computers/knowledge of local area. 2. Resident of Chennai City.
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Candidates doing life insurance business in other insurance companies are not eligible to apply as Direct Agent.
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Documents: Eligible candidate should bring Original and two Xerox copies of age proof, address proof and educational qualification proof with threerecent passport size photo.
Candidates selected after interview has to provide cash Security of Rs. 5000/- in the form of National Savings Certificate /KisanVikasPatra  to be pledged to the President of India as security.
This is not a job offer/ employment in the Post office. Interview is conducted for engaging Direct Agents for marketing/selling Postal Life Insurance products based on IRDA guidelines.Direct Agents so engaged have to procure PLI Policies through marketing. Commission/Incentive to the Direct Agent will be paid on the basis of his/her procurement of PLI policies.
This is stated in a Press Release issued by Divya Chandran, Senior Superintendent of Pos, Chennai City Central Division, Chennai 600 017.
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Ministry of Railways
Ministry of Railways announces 20 pairs of Clone Special trains from 21.09.2020
ARP for the trains will be 10 days
19 Pairs of Clone trains will run utilizing Humsafar rakes & 1 Pair will run utilizing Jan Shatabdi Express
Considering the huge demand for travel on specific routes, Ministry of Railways has decided to run 20 pairs of Clone Special trains  from 21.09.2020. These Clone trains will run on notified timings and will be fully reserved trains. The stoppages shall be limited to operational halts.
The 19 pairs of Clone Special trains will run by utilizing Humsafar rakes. 1 pair 04251/04252 Lucknow-Delhi Clone special shall run as Jan Shatabdi Express. Fare of Humsafar rake will be charged as Humsafar trains and for Janshatabdi rake, fare will be charged as Janshatabdi Express.The ARP  will be 10 days.
These Clone Special trains will be in addition to special trains which are already in operation.
Link of 20 Pairs Clone Special Trains.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh recovering well after being tested COVID-19 positive
A team of doctors from Army Hospital , Delhi Cantonment examined Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at his residence in New Delhi on January 11, 2022. The Raksha Mantri is currently under home quarantine after being tested positive of COVID-19 with mild symptoms. According to the team of doctors, Shri Rajnath Singh is recovering well.
Through a tweet on January 10, 2022, Shri Rajnath Singh had informed that he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was under home quarantine.
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Ministry of Labour & Employment
All-India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural and Rural Labourers – June, 2020
The All-India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers  for the month of June, 2020 decreased by 1 points each to stand at 1018  and 1024  points respectively. The major contribution towards the fall in general index of Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers came from food, with  1.82 points and  1.58 points respectively, mainly due to fall in prices of rice, arhar dal, masur dal, ground nut oil, meat goat, poultry, vegetables and fruits etc.
The rise/fall in index varied from State to State. In case of Agricultural Labourers, it recorded an increase of 1 to 7 points in 9 States and a decrease of 1 to 19 points in 9 States while it remained stationary in 2 States viz. Manipur & Rajasthan State. Tamil Nadu State with 1214 points topped the index table whereas Himachal Pradesh State with 784 points stood at the bottom.
In case of Rural Labourers, it recorded an increase of 1 to 8 points in 9 States and a decrease of 2 to 20 points in 10 States while it remained stationary in Manipur State. Tamil Nadu State with 1199 points topped the index table whereas Himachal Pradesh State with 832 points stood at the bottom.
Amongst states, the maximum increase in the Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers was experienced by Orissa state  mainly due to rise in the prices of meat goat, fish fresh/dry, vegetables and fruits and saree cotton  etc. On the contrary, the maximum decrease in the Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers was experienced by Jammu & Kashmir State  mainly due to fall in the prices of fruits & vegetables etc.
Point to point rate of inflation based on the CPI-AL and CPI-RL decreased to 7.16% and 7.00% in June 2020 from 8.40% and 8.12% respectively in May 2020. Inflation based on food index of CPI-AL and CPI-RL is at  8.57% &  8.41% respectively in June 2020.
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Group
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Agricultural Labourers
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Rural Labourers
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May,2020
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June,2020
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May,2020
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June,2020
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General Index
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1019
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1018
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1025
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1024
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Food
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977
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975
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982
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980
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Pan, Supari, etc.
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1665
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1674
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1678
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1686
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Fuel & Light
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1105
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1099
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1099
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1094
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Clothing, Bedding &Footwear
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1003
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1004
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1022
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1026
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Miscellaneous
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1020
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1025
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1025
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1030
Ministry of Education
8th batch of Tamil delegates attending ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam’ took a holy dip at Hanuman Ghat
Government of India1st batch of Tamil Nadu athletes arrives in Varanasi to compete in hockey and football matches
The 8th batch of Tamil delegation, mostly Tamil Nadu entrepreneurs, took a holy dip at "Hanuman Ghat" on the banks of the Ganga during the month-long "Kashi Tamil Sangamam." Earlier known as ‘Rameswaram Ghat’, the ‘Hanuman Ghat’ is one of the most visited ghats in Varanasi. The surrounding areas are thickly populated with South Indian mutts like Kerala mutt, Kanchi Sankara mutt, Sringeri mutt, etc.
Members of the delegation offered prayers at the ancient temple located at ‘Hanuman Ghat’ and also visited Subrahmania Bhartiyar's residence near ‘Hanuman Ghat’.
The first batch of Tamil Nadu athletes arrived in Varanasi this morning to compete in hockey and football matches in the ongoing "Kashi Tamil Sangamam." The Sports Authority of India  has organised an 8-day "sports summit" at the Banaras Hindu University  campus from December 8 to 15, 2022.MJPS/AK
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
National Level Finals of National Youth Parliament Festival concludes
The National Level Finals of National Youth Parliament Festival concluded here today, with the announcement of winners. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will confer the National Youth Parliament Festival 2019 awards to the winners on 27th February, 2019 at Vigyan Bhawan. The winners from the national level competition were Shweta Umra from Maharshtra, Anjanakshi M.S from Karnataka and Mamta Kumari from Bihar. Four contestants won the Commendation award. The jury for the competition comprised of Sh Prafulla ketkar, Ms Smita Prakash, Ms Roopa Ganguly, Dr A.K.Dubey, and Mr Parvesh Verma. All the participants were given certificate of participation by UnionMinister of State  for Youth Affairs and Sports & Information and Broadcasting Col Rajyavardhan Rathore .
Speaking on the occasion, Col. Rathore lauded the participants for their efforts. Appreciating the level of the competition, he said that the jury found it very difficult to declare the winners. He called upon all the participants, who could not win today, not to lose heart but work harder in life. The Minster said the situation should not be blamed for adverse results. One should look inwards, and then only the champion will come out. He said that stepping out of one’s comfort zone is a sign of victory itself. One should adept to new situations, as the future is in one’s own hands. He called upon the youth to take responsibility for their and country’s future.
National Youth Parliament Festival 2019 has been jointly organised by National Service Scheme  and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan , under the aegis of Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, on the theme of “Be the Voice of New India” and “Find solutions and contribute to policy”. Youth in the age bracket of 18-25 years were invited to participate in the District, State and National level Youth Parliaments. The National Youth Parliament Festival 2019 was conducted at the District and State levels. The participants for District Youth Parliament,  were selected through two screening processes i.e. Digital and Walk-in screenings in Nodal Institution in 471 designated districts across the country from 24th to 28th January. The best three speakers selected by a Jury from each District Youth Parliament participated at the State Youth Parliament . Two best speakers selected from each SYP participated as speakers in the National Youth Parliament . As many as 28 State Youth Parliaments were held across the country from 5th to 7th February to select 56 final contestants for NYP. The best three speakers at the National Youth Parliament will be awarded Rs. 2 Lakhs, Rs. 1.50 Lakhs and Rs. 1 Lakh respectively in order of merit along with a certificate by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.More than 50 thousand youth participated through Youth Parliaments at all levels.